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Executive: UFC’s “Not Very Happy” About Colby Covington’s Post-Fight Comments, Fighter Defends Actions
By FCF Staff
Following Colby Convington’s controversial, post-fight comments at UFC Fight Night, an executive with the promotion’s reporting the situation is being reviewed.
After Covington worked his way to a clear cut, decision win over Demian Maia on Saturday,… Read More
Tyron Woodley Blasts UFC For Encouraging “Idiot” Colby Covington
By FCF Staff
Colby Covington wasted no time calling out Tyron Woodley yet again, following his win over Demian Maia last night, and the welterweight champ isn’t happy about how the UFC handled the situation.
Covington worked his way to… Read More
UFC FN 119: Derek Brunson Quickly KOs Lyoto Machida
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC Fight Night 119, which saw Derek Brunson quickly knockout Lyoto Machida.
Both men threw heavy punches to begin the fight, but Brunson dropped Machida not long in with a big left,… Read More
UFC Fight Night 119 Weigh-In Results: Brunson & Machida Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the early weigh-in results for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 119 card, which will take place in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
In the main event, Lyoto Machida will take on fellow middleweight contender, Derek Brunson.
UFC… Read More
Boxing Promoter Bob Arum Says The UFC is “Desperate”, Following Latest Comments From Dana White
By FCF Stafff
Bob Arum has been critical of the UFC and Dana White in the past, and following recent comments from the latter about boxing, the promoter has claimed that the UFC is “desperate”.
In a recent interview with… Read More
John Lineker Claims “Half a Dozen” Fighters Turned Down Opportunity to Scrap Him at UFC FN 119
By FCF Staff
John Lineker is booked to fight Marlon Vera this Saturday at UFC Fight Night 119, but the heavy handed bantamweight says several fighters turned down the opportunity first.
Lineker, who will be competing for the first time… Read More
UFC Fight Night 119: Can Lyoto Machida Take Out Derek Brunson in His Comeback Bout?
When Lyoto Machida returns to the Octagon later this month, for the first time since 2015, “The Dragon” certainly won’t do so with a warm-up fight.
On October 28th, at UFC Fight Night 119, Machida will take on Derek… Read More
UFC FN 100: Ryan Bader Talks Free Agency Following One Sided Win
By FCF Staff
Ryan Bader is about to test the free agent market, and he’ll get to do so, on the heels of a one sided win.
Bader took on rugged vet Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in the headliner of UFC… Read More
UFC FN 100: Ryan Bader Stops Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
By FCF Staff
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira was unable to avenge his 2010 loss to Ryan Bader tonight at UFC Fight Night 100, as the latter’s wrestling and top game was too much for the legend.
Bader repeatedly took Nogueira to… Read More
UFC FN 100 Weigh-In Results: Ryan Bader & Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 100 will take place tomorrow night in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and all of the scheduled competitors have made weight.
The headliner will see Ryan Bader take on Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in a light-heavyweight bout.… Read More
UFC FN 100: Ryan Bader Says He’s “Not Even Close” to the Fighter he Was in First Bout With “Minotouro” Nogueira
By FCF Staff
Ryan Bader will rematch Antonio Rogerio Nogueira next month, and “Darth” says the fighter that will face the legend, is vastly superior to the man that fought “Minotouro” the first time.
Bader and Nogueira will square off… Read More
Report: Alexander Gustafsson Withdrawing From UFC FN 100, Ryan Bader Stepping In
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 100 has lost it’s original main event, as Alexander Gustafssson has reportedly withdrawn from the card’s headlining bout with Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
Gustafsson was scheduled to face Nogueira at the November 19th event, which… Read More
UFC FN 100: Krzysztof Jotko vs. Thales Leites Among Several Bouts Added
By FCF Staff
Following the confirmation that Alexander Gustafsson will fight Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC FN 100, the promotion has announced several more fights for the November 19th card.
One of the match-ups will see Krzysztof Jotko take on… Read More
Demian Maia Awarded 4th Degree BJJ Black Belt in Advance of UFC 198
By FCF Staff
In advance of Demian Maia’s May 14th bout with Matt Brown, the vaunted grappler has received his fourth degree, black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
The 38 year-old welterweight, who many view as one of the best, if… Read More
UFC’s Gleison Tibau Notified of Second Drug Test Failure
By FCF Staff
Earlier in December, U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced that Gleison Tibau had been flagged for a potential, anti-doping violation from an out-of-competition test, and now it’s reporting the UFC vet has potential violation from another test as well.… Read More
UFC 197 to Take Place March 5th in Rio de Janeiro
By FCF Staff
Following last night’s UFC Fight Night 77 card in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the promotion announced it is returning to Rio de Janeiro on March 5th.
UFC senior vice president Giovani Decker confirmed the upcoming card after Saturday’s… Read More
UFC FN 77: Glover Teixeira Hopes to “Fight Soon” For The Title, Ready to Get “The Work Done”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Glover Teixeira hopes to secure another shot at the light-heavyweight title in the short term future, the veteran understands he has some work to do in the interim.
Teixeira took on fellow contender Patrick Cummins at… Read More
UFC FN 77: Vitor Belfort And Thomas Almeida Among Bonus Winners
By FCF Staff
Vitor Belfort returned to the win column at UFC Fight Night 77 in memorable fashion, and the renowned fighter picked up a “Performance of the Night” bonus for doing so.
Belfort stunned Dan Henderson early on into… Read More
UFC FN 77: Vitor Belfort Head Kick Takes Out Dan Henderson Again
By FCF Staff
Vitor Belfort used a headkick to defeat Dan Henderson in 2013, and the Brazilian used it again to set up his second win over the American at UFC Fight Night 77.
Belfort didn’t offer any offense at… Read More
UFC FN 77: Clay Guida is “Going Back” to Grinding Style in Hopes of Making Title Run
By FCF Staff
Clay Guida will take on Thiago Tavares later today at UFC Fight Night 77, and it doesn’t sound like “The Carpenter” is planning to showcase his striking skills.
The featherweight contender has been tapped to fight Tavares,… Read More